COLLINS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
18/24
Collins gets a B.
Mississippi Public Records Act gives 7 business days. MEC e-filing mandatory in Circuit and Chancery. Drag is no unified statewide case search and limited statewide criminal-history access.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Collins.
COMPUTED 2026-06-22 06:29 UTC · SCORE 18/24
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FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-22 06:00 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-22 06:00 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-22 06:00 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-22 06:00 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MS Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MS field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
MASS SHOOTING - LELAND, MISSISSIPPI
Wanted
MICHAEL SURBER
Wanted
MYRA LEWIS
Wanted
WILLIAM WILLINGHAM
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MS
Children Missing From Mississippi (Statewide)
Active Mississippi cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Benjamin Easley (MS)
Janyia Dean (MS)
Jaylen Storie (MS)
Jerry Armstrong (MS)
Mercin Lucas Martinez (MS)
Myra Lewis (MS)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Mississippi Court Cases
Most recent Mississippi court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 23-02747- | Doris Johnson Britt | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50566- | Shelby Malachi Hawkins | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50587- | Johnny McDonald | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01704- | Geraldine Banks Brown | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12199- | Michael Vowell | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11624- | Christy Sanders | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12190- | Annemarie Robin Fiorino | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12194- | Charlene A. Tully | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-12196- | Takeitha Marsharn Houston | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-00950- | Merri Doretha Ellison | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01701- | Amanda Latoya Johnson | 06/19/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-12278- | Vicky T. Harris | 06/19/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Covington County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Covington County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I confirm someone has died in Mount Olive?▼
To confirm someone has died in Mount Olive, Mississippi (Covington County), use vital-records and obituary sources. Death certificates for events 1912-present are issued by the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records Office at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,0,109.html, 222 Marketridge Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157, 601-206-8200. Certified copies are 17 dollars for the first plus 6 dollars each additional copy when ordered together. Online ordering through VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/) adds a processing fee. For very recent deaths or local confirmation, the Covington County Circuit Clerk (https://www.covingtoncountyms.gov/, 101 South Arrington Street, Collins, MS 39428, 601-765-6471) and the Covington County Coroner can confirm. Funeral homes serving Mount Olive (Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell, Williams, etc.) post obituaries online. Free obituary aggregators include Legacy.com, Tribute Archive, Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/), and BillionGraves (https://billiongraves.com/) for cemetery confirmation. The Mississippi Bureau of Vital Statistics fee schedule and forms are at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,2168,109.html. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code Ann. section 25-61-1) governs related access; death certificates older than 50 years are fully public.
How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Mississippi?▼
To check if someone has an outstanding warrant in Mississippi, contact the local sheriff or police where the warrant was issued. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety holds the statewide warrant database (CJIS), restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or agency. Many counties post most-wanted lists publicly (e.g., Hinds County at https://hindscountysheriff.org/, Harrison County at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/). Court bench warrants appear on the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: MS DPS (https://www.dps.ms.gov/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
How do I get a copy of a will in Gulfport?▼
To get a copy of a will in Gulfport, MS (Harrison County), contact the Harrison County Chancery Clerk at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228-865-4036). In Mississippi, probate is handled in Chancery Court, not Circuit Court. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under Miss. Code §91-7-1. Search the Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/ for Harrison County probate cases. Certified copies of probated wills cost about $1-$2 per page at the Chancery Clerk. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: Harrison County (https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Biloxi?▼
To look up a marriage license in Biloxi, MS (Harrison County), contact the Harrison County Circuit Clerk at 1801 23rd Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228-865-4036), with online searches at https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/. Marriage licenses are issued by Circuit Court Clerks in Mississippi (not Chancery). Statewide marriage records since 1926 are at the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,0,109.html for $19 per certified copy. Marriage licenses are public records under Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61); certified copies typically cost $5 at the Circuit Clerk. Sources: MSDH Vital Records (https://msdh.ms.gov/), Harrison County (https://www.co.harrison.ms.us/).
Who can I contact regarding a specific lawsuit?▼
For information about a specific lawsuit in Grenada County, MS, contact the Grenada County Circuit Clerk at 59 Green Street, Grenada, MS 38901 (662-226-1941) for civil case files, or the Grenada County Chancery Clerk at 59 Green Street (662-226-1821) for chancery cases (divorce, probate, equity matters). Lawsuits filed in federal court covering Grenada are at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi at https://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/. Mississippi Electronic Courts (MEC) at https://courts.ms.gov/ provides case search. Mississippi Public Records Act (Miss. Code §25-61) governs disclosure. Sources: Grenada County (https://www.grenadams.com/), MS Courts (https://courts.ms.gov/).
How do I confirm someone has died in Mississippi?▼
To confirm someone has died in Mississippi, the Mississippi State Department of Health Vital Records at https://msdh.ms.gov/page/31,0,109.html issues certified death certificates for $19 (records from 1912 forward). Order online via VitalChek, by mail to PO Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215 (601-206-8200), or at the Jackson office. Only the spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under Miss. Code §41-57-2 within 50 years. The Social Security Administration's Death Master File (DMF) provides confirmation of deceased Social Security numbers. Local newspaper obituary archives often confirm deaths. Sources: MSDH Vital Records (https://msdh.ms.gov/), Miss. Code §41-57-2 (https://www.ago.state.ms.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Collins, MS
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Collins, MS · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MS
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MS)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MS
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MS
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MS
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MS
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MS) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Collins, MS
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JASON BEASLEY | COLLINS |
| SOUTHERN FAMILY MEDICINE | COLLINS |
| ANDREA BRUCE | COLLINS |
| LINDA BUFFINGTON | COLLINS |
| COVINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | COLLINS |
| COLLINS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER LLC | COLLINS |
| COVINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | COLLINS |
| JOHN RAYBORN | COLLINS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| COLONIAL PIPELINE COMPANY, COLLINS COMPL | COLLINS |
| DOSSETT FARMS | COLLINS |
| PARKWAY PIPELINE LLC, COLLINS FACILITY | COLLINS |
| J & J TRUCKING COMPANY, INC. | COLLINS |
| AMSPEC | COLLINS |
| MICHAEL O CAMPBELL, POULTRY | COLLINS |
| TYLER STEEL, POULTRY | COLLINS |
| COLLINS POTW | COLLINS |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MS) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a purchase shown on you |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Collins, MS
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| VICKIE BOWEN | 1128b4 |
| DAVID COOK | 1128b4 |
| STEFANIE COOK | 1128a1 |
| KIMBERLY DUCKWORTH | 1128b4 |
| LAWANDA HATTEN | 1128a2 |
| ANGEL LOWERY | 1128b4 |
| PAULETTE PATTERSON | 1128b4 |
| BRITTANY RANSOM | 1128a3 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Collins, MS
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Covington County Bank | Collins |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MS state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Operation Investigation Leads to Meth Arrest and Prosecution
Jun 17, 2026
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Magee Man Sentenced to 210 Months for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Three School Employees from Mississippi and Missouri Sentenced for Embezzling Nearly $400,000 in Department of Education Funds
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
In Celebration of Freedom 250, The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Mississippi Contributes to the Local Food Pantry
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
4,000 Videos and 17,000 Images of CSAM Sends Booneville Man to Federal Prison and Paying Over $100,000.00 to the Victims
May 21, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Collins
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Officer kills man during disturbance response in Collins
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Three killed, three injured in Mississippi crash
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Manhunt ends after brothers arrested in Covington County deputy shooting
Mississippi authorities said two brothers were arrested after a Covington County deputy was shot during a traffic stop on June 8 in Mount Olive.
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Two brothers taken into custody in Covington County deputy shooting
Authorities have updated a Public Safety Alert issued after a Covington County sheriff's deputy was shot Monday afternoon in Mount Olive. Mississippi Department of Public Safety Co…
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2 suspects on the run after shooting Covington County deputy near supermarket, sheriff says
19-year-old Cortavion Dewayne Hobbs and 18-year-old Cortavious Lawayne Hobbs are on the run after a deputy was shot near a Mount Olive supermarket Monday.
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Mississippi Blue Alert warned public after deputy shooting and manhunt for Hobbs brothers
While the manhunt was underway in Covington County, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert to the public. But what is a blue alert?
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Mount Olive MS Shooting: Who Is Zykerian Quentavius Magee? Blue Alert Issued After Shooting Greer’s CashSaver
Authorities issued a Blue Alert for 19-year-old Zykerian Quentavius Magee after a Covington County deputy was shot and critically injured near Greer’s CashSaver in Mount Olive, Mis…
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Two brothers arrested after deputy shot in Mount Olive
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) announced Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs have been located and were arrested with no further incident.